Category Archives: Rafael Correa

Ecuador: Correa’s Assault on the Media & Democracy

Posted on 02/19/2012 by gl5384a

by Gabby LaVerghetta In Ecuador, President Rafael Correa is attempting to wipe out democracy, and he is succeeding. How? By targeting the media. Any good American history scholar knows the lofty rhetoric about the importance of a free press. It’s … Continue reading →

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Muzzling the Rapporteur: An Attack on a Champion of Free Speech

Posted on 01/10/2012 by rickrockwell2011

by Rick Rockwell The world is replete with evidence those in authority would rather kill the messenger than deal with the news of whatever problem the messenger has delivered.  Now, Ecuador and Venezuela have taken it a step further.  They … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecuador, Free Speech, Hugo Chavez, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, Latin America, Media, Organization of American States, Rafael Correa, Venezuela | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments